Sociologist Edgar Morin, 104, Dies; Studied Cinema as Dream Industry
Edgar Morin, the French sociologist and philosopher known for his work on cinema as a dream and star industry, died on Friday, May 29, at the age of 104. He appeared in the credits of two films. Morin's interdisciplinary approach examined the spirit of the times through film.
Key facts
- Edgar Morin died on Friday, May 29, at age 104.
- He was a sociologist and philosopher.
- Morin studied cinema as an industry of dreams and stars.
- He appeared in the credits of two films.
- His work explored the spirit of the times through cinema.
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- Edgar Morin